After operating in Gaza, where the soldiers of the 98th division gained skills and operational experience, they moved north and are now conducting limited, localized, targeted operations that began last night.
An Israeli military spokesperson says intense fighting is taking place with Hezbollah in south Lebanon.
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that Lebanon is facing one of the most dangerous stages in its history.
Sirens in Israel
The Israeli military said warning sirens sounded in Metulla, Israel's northernmost village, and across the Upper Galilee region of the north.
UNICEF chief
UNICEF chief said the ground offensive in Lebanon would make 'catastrophic situation for children even worse'.
In a tweet, he said: "Over the last week, at least 80 children have reportedly been killed in attacks, while hundreds more have been injured. The number of people internally displaced by the violence has spiked to more than 1 million – including over 300,000 children."
